Intracapsular hip fractures: A comparative study of cemented and uncemented hemiarthroplasties in the Irish hip fracture database

Background: The aim of this study was to analyse the association between use of cement for stem fixation in hip hemiarthroplasty and the outcomes of mobility, mortality, and discharge destination. Methods: The Irish Hip Fracture Database was examined from 2016 to 2020 to assess for any difference in post op mobility, 7-day, 14-day and inpatient mortality, and discharge destination. Results: A total of 7109 hemi-arthroplasties were identified from 2016 to 2020. 71.6% were cemented (n 1/4 5,172), with 28.4 % uncemented (1,937). There was no difference in day 1 post op mobilisation (79.7 % vs 80.9 %) or cumulative ambulatory score on discharge (2.5 vs 2.4). The mortality rate was equivocal at all time points between the cemented and uncemented groups (7 day (.9 % vs 1.2 %), 14 day (1.9 % vs 2.3 %), inpatient (4 % vs 5.1 %)). There was no difference in length of stay (11 vs 12 days) or discharge to home directly (21 % vs 27 %). Conclusion: The use of cement did not have any significant difference on post op mortality, mobility or discharge destination.